I don't know what those terms mean. We push it thru from one side to the other and screw it into place and once tight (I think) something locks into place.
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Glenn GervaisJan 6 '12 at 1:32

Basically, you don't do any maintenance on a regular axle, other than to repack the bearings every 10-20K miles. I don't see why anything different would be required of a thru axle.
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Daniel R HicksJan 6 '12 at 3:52

Those forks should be using Marzocchi's proprietary QR20 axle type, but it's hard to tell from the picture. So does it have a QR handle?
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cmannett85Jan 6 '12 at 9:52

Yes, on the other side. Thanks for the help.
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Glenn GervaisJan 6 '12 at 16:02

Not much maintenance required. Just apply grease very lightly on the axile before inserting, make sure it is a thin layer evenly spread on the whole length. This helps for insertion and prevents seizure. We don't want seizure here, as it is a pain to get out the stuck through axile.